Dear Friends, The open space referendum in Westtown Township passed yesterday, two thirds to one third.  I am grateful and numb with shock.  I’m sure relief will follow among a pile of other emotions that I cannot process at this time.  I will write again soon.  In the meantime, Crebilly Farm will be preserved. Thank you,Continue reading Crebilly Farm will be preserved. 11/9/22 →

Dear Friends, We have officially reached the eleventh hour in the fate of Crebilly Farm.  Better late than never, and shame on me for almost missing sharing the following precious gem, written by Westtown resident Gail Guterl.  Here is her heartfelt letter in the Daily Local News:  https://www.dailylocal.com/2022/10/24/letter-voting-yes-on-crebilly-referendum-will-keep-beauty-of-area/ Dearest Ms. Guterl, Thank you.  For so many reasons,Continue reading Heartfelt, from a Westtown Resident 11/7/22 →

Dear Friends, In case you missed this fantastic article in the Daily Local News by Bill Rettew, please see it below; it is well worth the time to read.  The article sums up beautifully, the significance of open space funding in townships, the economic benefits of preserving open space and what this means specifically forContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 11/6/22 →

Dear Friends, Thank you for your support and attendance at last Monday night’s meeting regarding the question/answer session, over the referendum, hosted by Westtown Township with Natural Lands.  I thought it was a great turn out and I was happy to see Westtown residents taking advantage of the opportunity to get the facts and their questionsContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 10/27/22 →

Dear Friends, So ironic how timing is everything.  The letter below was released exactly six years ago today, in Chadds Ford Live, October 18th, 2016.  It was the very first piece I wrote and read to the Westtown Township Planning Commission, my first plea to pretty much anyone who would listen-  stand up and fightContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 10/18/22 →

Dear Friends, Over half the townships in Chester County have already passed open space referendums, my home of West Bradford township included.  I think that makes quite a statement.  It’s pretty obvious land development in Chester County has skyrocketed and I think people are finally starting to wake up.  And not a moment too soon as weContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 9/14/22 →

Dear Friends, Here is some INCREDIBLE news to cheer you up on a dreary Sunday:)  The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has awarded Westtown Township $2 MILLION DOLLARS toward the preservation of Crebilly Farm.  This is the largest grant award in the state of Pennsylvania!  That is what a big deal preserving Crebilly Farm has become.  PA State Senator Comitta and PA State Representative Herrin,Continue reading Crebilly Farm Update 9/11/22 →

Dear Friends, I can hardly believe the end of Summer is upon us… where does the time go?  Thank you ever so much for continuing to follow the Chronicles of Crebilly.  By now, hopefully you have learned how important and necessary it is for Westtown township residents to vote YES! to the open space referendum in theContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 8/28/22: Call to Action! →

Dear Friends, It is imperative that I make the following crystal clear:  CREBILLY FARM IS NOT YET SAVED.  ‘Saving’ Crebilly Farm, meaning preserving it as open space for the public to enjoy in perpetuity, is contingent upon Westtown residents voting YES! to the referendum this coming November 8th.  I repeat: Westtown residents must vote YES! and pass the NovemberContinue reading Crebilly Farm Update 8/5/22 →